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P496 PWC

1997 Mazda 626

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,100 mi
Last recorded133,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 PWC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 133,100 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2012 133,100 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2010 102,001 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 97,001 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 87,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 75,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,580 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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P496 PWC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 PWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P496 PWC registered?

P496 PWC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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